Water/Wastewater Utility Technician

Woodard & Curran•Groveland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the plant. The City of Groveland is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida, known as ‘The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems with remote pump station equipment, valves, piping, lift stations and water meters. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!
Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record.
CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures
Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems
CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

Preventative & Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections.
Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.
Fix & repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise.
Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.
Perform meter reads.
Work with Utility billing and customer service relations.
City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts.
Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.
Service backflows (if the license is obtained).
Work with GIS for locates.
Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions
The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.